Blackbirds and European Starlings

In the United States, blackbirds and starlings are abundant and widely distributed, with their winter population believed to be between 750 million and 1 billion. They are often associated with problems including agricultural and property damage and human health and safety concerns. Integrated management solutions to address problems may include habitat manipulation, dispersal techniques, population management, and innovative approaches and tools generated by research.

OverviewBlackbirds and starlings are the most abundant bird types in North America >>More

Blackbird/Starling Conflicts with People Blackbirds and starlings congregate in large flocks and may be involved in conflict situations on farms and in urban/suburban areas >>More